SKU: BO.B.3726

Written in 2001, this work was conceived by the need to enlarge the repertoire of works for solo cello, an important goal since the repertoire of such works is limited. Most cellists are limited to performances of such well-known solo works as the Suites of Bach, written almost 300 years ago, as well as other classics of the genre by Max Reger, Zoltan Kodaly, Benjamin Britten, Gaspar Cassado, Enric Casals, etc.

The intention of the Suite Exotique is to revolutionize the concept of the Baroque suite by transforming the suite into a collection of modern dances, which are both contemporary and widely recognized today. Thus, the dances of the Baroque suite, such as Allemande, Courante, Sarabande are substituted for the Tango, Milonga, Blues in such a way that the traditional formal structure of six movements of Baroque dances is modernized by rhythms and contemporary styles which coexist in the Modern world, but are separate from and do not pertain to those works which are normally considered to belong to the realm of cultured music.

Apart from the fusion represented by the mixture of a Baroque genre with modern, urban musical language found in this work, the subtitle exotica is appropriate due to the originality of writing such a work for cello solo. This work allows the interpreter to explore and take full advantage of their technical, artistic and expressive abilities.

This work establishes a total symbiosis between the instrument and the evolutionary transformation of its musical language which in turn creates a style adapted to the expressive requirements of the work itself. The specific techniques and qualities of the cello are placed in service of the required style and concept of each movement of the Suite. At the same time those stylistic characteristics are transformed and adapted to the particular characteristics of the cello and taking full advantage of the instruments polyphonic, sonic, aesthetic qualities as well as its timbre.

The Suite Exotique was premiered in August, 2003 during the International Music Festival of Ibiza by the Russian cellist Svetlana Tovstukha.

SKU: FH.VC6

ISBN 978-1-55440-542-8.

This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. Supporting a balanced course of study, this series organizes repertoire into nine volumes from the Preparatory Level through Level 8. Each level offers music from a range of styles and compositional eras, including standard literature, new arrangements of familiar tunes, and music written for cellists, by cellists. These selections provide the flexibility to choose pedagogically appropriate material suited to each individual, and to motivate students to fully develop their musicianship and technique.
Concertos:
Concerto No. 4 in G Major, op. 65 - Goltermann, Georg arr. Leo Schulz
- First Movement: Allegro
Concertino No. 1 in C Major, op. 7 - Klengel, Julius
- First Movement: Allegro
Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, RV 422 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. Eberhard Wenzel
- Second Movement: Largo cantabile
Sonatas and Suites:
Sonata in D Minor, op. 8, no. 9 - De Fesch, Willem arr. Jason Noble
- First Movement: Siciliano
- Second Movement: Allemande
Sonata in G Minor, RV 42 - Vivaldi, Antonio
- First Movement: Preludio
- Second Movement: Allemanda
Sinfonia in F Major - Pergolesi, Giovanni Battista arr. Joseph Schmid
- Third Movement: Adagio
- Fourth Movement: Presto
Concert Repertoire:
Lied ohne Worte, op. 109 - Mendelssohn, Felix
Cantillation - Ethridge, Jean
Supplication - Bloch, Ernest
Romanze - Reger, Max
La Provencale - Marais, Marin arr. May Mukle
Gavotte, op. 67, no. 2 - Popper, David
Serenade espagnole, op. 20, no. 2 - Glazunov, Aleksandr arr. M.P. Belaieff
Andaluza (Playera) - Granados, Enrique arr. Manuel Calvo
Apparition - Rathburn, Eldon
Siciliana - Piazzolla, Astor
Unaccompanied Repertoire:
Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 - Bach, Johann Sebastian
- Seventh Movement: Gigue
Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 - Bach, Johann Sebastian
- Third Movement: Courante
Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 - Bach, Johann Sebastian
- First Movement: Prelude
I Dropped My Ice Cream Cone - Laut, Edward
Ballad - Laut, Edward.